who can relate?

[carllufkin]

I'm wondering if anyone is as hopeless as I'm starting to feel regarding my addiction to opiates. It's been 6+ years now and I've tried absolutely everything imaginable

[broknbck]

no, no, no. there is a way for everyone. it is not hopeless.

i am by no means an expert but this tramadol sounds tricky. maybe ask your doctor to switch you to regular opiates , like vicodin or hydrocodone and then after some time try to quit again. i don't know if this can be done safely. but it sounds like the vicodins will be easier and safer to quit than the tramadol.

[worried878]

Making a plan is important....if u r on trams u would need to taper and have someone hold ur pills,,,when u make a tangible plan..write it out...share it with someone or even the forum...then u will move toward ur goal...if u want to quit u gotta pick a day to be done and work from there..lots of help here

[kitty_sacca]

Well, I think we can ALL relate, since we have all been there.  I believe we have to hit the bottom, in one way or another before we can begin our recovery.  For me, it was 20+ years, off and on (mostly on), and being clean for 22 days is like a lifetime for me.  You CAN do it!  Be strong...don't be afraid to ask for and accept any help and encouragement that comes your way!!

[gizzy32]

just like GTMI says "When your desire to get clean, is stronger than your desire to use. Then, you will get clean"

most of us here have felt hopeless and beat by our addiction, but there comes a time when you have to dig dipper than ever before and work you *** of to stay clean. you said you tried everything imaginable, just curious what you have tried. don't give up, you can do this

[GoingToMakeIt]

I just answered you on the other side about Tramadol. I said this; Tramadol is a synthetic opiate. It is addictive and the withdrawals can be serious. Tramadol is best to taper off of because seizures and 'brain zaps' can result if you just quit.

Getting clean is hard but worth getting your life back.


.... "When your desire to get clean, is stronger than your desire to use. Then, you will get clean" GTMI

[avik7]

well you wont quit until your completely ready too. if you want this bad enough you can do it. ive been on opiates since i was 14 for back issues and im now 23. a week ago is the first time that i made a plan to stop! i felt the same way you did b4 then. but with a lot of support with someone you can trust, or just coming on here anytime you feel weak will go along way. im 8 days clean today and i feel wonderful to have my life back. hang in there